"Nothing in Matt's position conveys that he doesn't think she's good enough, or that he's trying to push her buttons. He's right in saying that what matters is that they're married and spending their lives together. I think Kate's overreacting—and given that she's knee-deep in wedding planning, it's no surprise. She's probably a nervous wreck! All this said, if Kate is determined to change her name, she should do it and accept the fact that Matt gets to have his own opinion. Matt, for his part, doesn't need to change his mind, but he could be a bit more sensitive to what his bride is feeling. Marriage is about compromise, and these two just got their first lesson in it."

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